An Annual Cycle of Ice-Ocean Interactions using Autonomous Platforms: Sea Ice Component
Abstract
Within the common framework outlined in the previous pages, the program proposed here focuses on the role of sea ice in mediating the transfer of momentum and buoyancy between theatmosphere and the upper ocean. To do this we must continuously monitor key sea ice properties~ thickness, strength, dynamics and underside roughness ~ and local meteorological conditions. Drifting platforms and moorings add high vertical and temporal resolution temperature measurements of the upper ocean structure, in concert with the linked Lee/Rainville/Gobatproposal. In support of these aims, we will develop, build and deploy three types of novel platforms: integrated autonomous ice drifters, innovative moored upward-looking multibeam sonars, and a new design for moored temperature chains.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612348
Entities
People
- M Doble
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Polar Scientific
- United States Navy